- Our list of the best things to do in Appleton, Wisconsin, features the top 73 nearby activities — including 38 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Appleton, WI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Appleton, WI , followed by 51 popular activities in nearby cities, including Oshkosh, De Pere, Green Bay, Neenah, Keshena and New London
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Local businesses like this one promote thriving, distinctive communities by offering a rich array of goods and services to locals like you
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A park with a pool used for swimming, Erb Park is home to ice skating and sledding during the winter. It can be used for tennis, basketball and horseshoes and has picnic areas including a pavilion and a playground.
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100 W College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
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The Building for Kids Children's Museum is a museum that provides hands-on educational exhibits for children and their families. The museum hosts field trips, family events, and other special programs.
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4815 N Lynndale Drive, Appleton, WI 54913
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The Bubolz Gordon Nature Preserve is a nature preserve that has the mission of providing recreational and educational opportunities to encourage people to develop environmental ethics. The preserve spans a total of 775-acres of land.
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N2550 State Highway 47, Appleton, WI 54913
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Visitors can view a variety of species of butterfly at the Butterfly Gardens of Wisconsin. The gardens also feature a 2 acre maze designed like a monarch butterfly with a variety of plants and animals.
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Spa BenMarNicos is a luxury spa with all types of services ranging from massages to nails to hair and makeup. It is confidently located in downtown Appleton.
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513 North Westhill Boulevard, Appleton, WI 54914
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Featuring fourteen state-of-the-art auditoriums, Marcus Hollywood Cinema Grand Chute is a premier entertainment destination. The theater shows the latest feature films and offers a full service snack bar and a 70 foot wide ultra-screen.
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Featuring three fenced sections, Outagamie Dog Park provides dogs with over 17 acres to roam and socialize off-leash. The park has a separate small dog section for dogs under 17 feet tall.
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Riverview Gardens is an urban farm built on what was once a 72 acre golf course. The farm grows a variety of produce and offers workshare programs for those in the community.
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The Trout Museum of Art features regional, national and international visual art as well as seasonal exhibits, including the 'Festival of Trees' and 'Holiday Traditions'. They also sponsor a jazz series and offer art classes.
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Hollywood Cinema is a movie theater that offers viewers the opportunity to watch the latest film releases. Attached to the cinema is an entertainment complex, containing a carousel, air hockey, and a food counter.